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Arizona Wildfire Is Now over 19K Acres and Growing
- The Greer Fire began on May 13, 2025, in Apache County, Arizona, prompting evacuations in Greer, South Fork, and North Woods and closing key highways near Greer.
- Officials report that the blaze ignited on privately owned property during a Red Flag Fire Warning, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph fueling the flames through thick vegetation and intensifying the hazardous conditions.
- Authorities have placed all residents in the North Woods and South Fork areas under GO evacuation status and established a SET alert for those located east of South Fork and Highway 261.
- The fire has expanded to approximately 2,500 acres, has damaged several structures, and led to temporary power outages, while strong winds have forced a suspension of aerial firefighting operations, complicating containment efforts.
- Local governments declared emergencies, law enforcement is conducting door-to-door notifications, and evacuees are directed to shelters in Eagar and Springerville as the fire continues to expand.
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Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames
ABC (GREER, Ariz.) — A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday. The Greer Fire, named after the small community in Arizona’s White Mountains where the blaze sparked on May 13, has grown to 20,425 acres and is 38% contained, officials said on Monday. A red flag warning in northeastern Arizona — including the area of the flames — is in effect on Monday, with off…
Gov. Hobbs Declares State of Emergency as Greer Fire Grows in Eastern Arizona
PHOENIX — Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency Saturday morning in response to the growing Greer Fire in eastern Arizona, unlocking additional state resources to support firefighting efforts and emergency response. The fire, which ignited on Tuesday, has burned more than 15,985 acres and continues to threaten communities in Apache County. Evacuation orders remain in place for… Source
Editorial: Living with wildfire threat makes me appreciate Yuma
I recently got a press release about the Greer Fire burning in Apache County. Hearing about wildfires in the White Mountains, which also includes Navajo County, takes me back to the tense summers, especially those drier-than-normal seasons that I lived…
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